ADHD and Depression: Over-active Limbic System
25% of People with ADHD are also Depressed
"Thanks for Noticin' Me" says Eeyore...
He walks slowly. He looks sad. He doesn't accomplish much. He's just glad to be noticed. This is Eeyore, the stuffed donkey who is so often in need of his tail being pinned back on.
Those with this depressive type of ADHD are often:
- Inattentive
- Have a chronic sadness or low-grade depression
- Seem to be negative, or apathetic
- Have low energy levels
- They just do not seem to care
- They often feel worthless, or helpless, or hopeless.
This type of ADHD is called "Limbic System ADHD" by Daniel Amen. And for good reason.
SPECT scans show that when the brain is at rest, there is increased activity deep in the limbic system, in parts of the brain called the thalamus and hypothalamus. There is also decreased activity in the underside of the pre-frontal cortex.
When the brain is placed under a work load, as during a homework assignment, nothing changes. The over-active limbic system remains over-active, and the under-active pre-frontal cortex remains under-active.
This type of ADHD looks very much like a combination of ADHD and Depression.
Some have suggested that
Alternative Treatment Strategies for Limbic System, or Eeyore style ADHD
- For best results use our Eating Program along with the nutraceuticals recommended below.
- We also strongly recommend using Essential Fatty Acid supplementation while using the nutraceuticals below.
Experts recommend DL-Phenylalyne (up to 600 mg per day for adults), 5-HTP, and B Vitamins and St. John's Wort (up to 600 mg per day for adults).
We know how to make that work, and what we recommend includes what the experts recommend, plus even more powerful ingredients.
We recommend for Limbic System, or Eeyore style ADHD the following for adults. Children may be able to take less.
- ATTEND for ADHD symptoms, take 2 capsules per day.
The ATTEND contains GABA, DL-Phenylalyne, Ginko, Pycnogenol and Grape Seed Extracts, 5-HTP, pregnenolone, DMAE, and more. See the ATTEND ingredients list.
- EXTRESS for symptoms of impulsivity, temper, restlessness, and anxiety take 2 capsules per day.
The EXTRESS contains GABA, DL-PA, 5-HTP, and St. John's Wort, and is a good mood stabilizer.
- DEPREX for symptoms of worry and depression, take 2 capsules per day.
The DEPREX contains more GABA, and just 2 capsules of DEPREX contain 320 mg of St. John's Wort and 420 mg of DL-Phenylalyne. It can be a good alternative to antidepressants.
Used together these three homeopathic nutraceutical medicines combine to make a very good alternative treatment formula.
With anyone who is showing symptoms of depression, please consult with a physician, and please consider that depression is a very serious condition in children, teens, or adults.

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